If you’re concerned about your heating bills and the costs you incur over the winter keeping your home and family warm, well, you’re not alone! Millions of people all around the country worry about how they can save money and spend less while still being comfortable at home. Fortunately, there are… Read more
The Importance of Discussing Finances with your Partner
The following is a guest post from Natalie of Everything Finance. Let me know if you would like to guest post on Savvy Scot. I have been fortunate enough to have been with the same person for over six years now. It has certainly been a journey and there have definitely been bumps… Read more
Have you ever been denied a credit card?
As the recession begins to ease up around the UK, more and more people are turning to credit cards as an easy option for the instant cash fix they need to level out their finances. With New Year’s Resolutions seeming like a distant memory, the bid to make yourself a savvy spender may… Read more
The Guide to Borrowing
For all of us who struggle with the confusing world of finance, and in particular the jargon, help is finally at hand! Loan broker giant Freedom Finance has compiled a fantastic little e-book created simply to answer all of our credit queries and borrowing questions. And guess what? It’s absolutely FREE! This guide covers… Read more
Janet Yellen And The Fed’s Influence On The Markets
Learn what is financial spread betting and how you can trade the financial markets from your desktop. On the February 3, 2014 Janet Yellen was sworn in as the chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. This is the first time a woman has ever held the position. In taking the position Janet Yellen… Read more
Cycle to work scheme: Get a bicycle at 32% off or more!
As we were talking about reducing transportation costs on the New Year financial boot camp, I encouraged you to go cycling and save on buss pass or petrol. Maybe a 32% discount on a bike will help you think about it? Have you ever heard of the Cycle to Work Scheme? It is a… Read more
The Ecommerce Solution: Why Taking Your Business Online Could Change Your Life
Image Many of us are led to believe that being young and broke is an unavoidable stretch on life’s long highway of experiences. If you suffer hard enough, for long enough, at some point your luck will change and you will no longer be “struggling.” But what if there was a way you… Read more
£5 broadband AND line rental for 12 months for O2 customers moving to Sky
As you may know if you used to be an O2 customer, O2 sold mid 2012 to Sky. Meaning, you were automatically transferred to Sky for your broadband and line rental deal. For many of you who, like me, enjoyed O2’s great customer service, this is a bummer. But, there is a silver lining, at… Read more
Tips for a carefree summer holiday
Summer is not so far ahead, and you are probably starting to make plans about destinations and dates, asking for days off at work and looking at flights. Here are a few tips to make it even more enjoyable. The first thing on my holiday check list is your passport. Yes, it sounds… Read more
Savvy Shopping: How to Save Money on Quality Items
We all want to get the best buy for our money. No one wants to be stuck with cheap stuff, because that’s all they can afford. The trick to saving money on quality items is to buy them secondhand or at close-out prices. Where To Find Quality Secondhand Items Where you buy… Read more
Downsizing your home: rules for going small
With the tiny home movement in full swing, many people are downsizing their homes to something much smaller. City dwellers are trading living space for location and convenience. With home taxes, insurance, utility and upkeep costs rising every day, you may end up asking yourself if you really need all the space you now… Read more
New Year Lifestyle Checklist
New Year’s resolutions are a tradition, but sometimes trying to complete them can seem like a challenge. This year, why not take on some easy resolutions that are achievable and could make a big difference to your future? Use a lifestyle checklist like the one below to get your affairs in order. Finances After… Read more